The article discusses the challenges facing young men today, particularly regarding employment in a post-industrial economy. It highlights the increasing workforce participation of women compared to stagnant rates for men aged 25-34. Employment is closely tied to mental health, with joblessness predicting issues like unhappiness and substance abuse among young men. The article points to the negative impacts of growing up in poverty, showing that boys are particularly affected and suggests the importance of fathers in guiding their sons through these societal hurdles.
Young men are still socialized in ways that leave them ill-equipped to find jobs in a post-industrial economy.
Fathers can play an important role in helping their sons navigate the world of work.
Research has shown that boys, even in early childhood, are more sensitive to their environments, with worse neighborhoods harming their kindergarten readiness more than girls.
For men aged 25-34, not having a job strongly predicts unhappiness, suicide, divorce, and opioid use.
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